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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,541.63, 291,936.08 and 122,117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,541.63, 291,936.08 and 122,117.63 is: 168,527.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,541.63 : 291,936.08 = 122,117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,541.63/291,936.08 = 122,117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,541.63x = 291,936.08 × 122,117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,541.63x = 35,650,541,046.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,650,541,046.70/211,541.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,527.31

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